Healthline: How Flavanol-Rich Foods Could Help Boost Your Memory, Cognition

By John Loeppky
May 31, 2023

• Flavanol consumption may boost cognitive abilities in some older adults, according to research findings shared by a multinational team.
• Previous research has suggested a link between flavanol consumption and cognitive aging that may depend on diet quality.
• Some researchers caution against drawing unintended conclusions from the study.

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Maya Feller, a registered dietitian nutritionist, told Healthline that in order to increase your flavanol intake, it’s important to make sure you choose a method that is accessible to you.

“Flavanols are found in a wide variety of plants including fruits, vegetables, tea, cocoa, and fermented grapes,” she said.

“I generally recommend that people start with plants that are affordable, accessible, culturally relevant, and tasty as an entry point to incorporating them into their pattern of eating. Canned, fresh, frozen, boxed, and jarred are all options for adding more plants to a person’s pattern of eating.”

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